From The Past to the Present and into the future, Author Patrick Allen. A frequent defense contributor , gives the reader an insightful look into the units which ferry SOF, and operate and target from a variety of aerial platforms. He looks into the history of these units and there current operations. This full-color book examines a number of these special operations aviation units, both past and present, which have provided, and continue to provide, such specialized support. Featured are the aircraft, unique equipment and technology, training, and the survivability and airmanship skills necessary to crew such aircraft. Also included are special operations aircraft of tomorrow, like the Bell/Boeing V22 Osprey, Boeing/Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, and Westland/Agusta EH101 Merlin.

By Patrick Allen

128 pgs